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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.14, 12,343.59 and 4,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.14, 12,343.59 and 4,966.02 is: 6,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.14 : 12,343.59 = 4,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.14/12,343.59 = 4,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.14x = 12,343.59 × 4,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.14x = 61,298,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298,514.81/8,944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.48

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